Will A Paint Crack Spread?
01-28-2015, 01:06 PM
#1
Cruising
Thread Starter
Will A Paint Crack Spread?
This may have been answered already, but I can't seem to find it:
I have a small crack in the paint/enamel of my 1971 Corvette. (Just FYI: It was properly repainted about 8 years ago- they did a great job). I'm not worried about the way it looks. It's very small. But should I be worried about it spreading?
It was caused by the pressure I put on the lock cylinder on the driver's side when I re-installed it. Now, every time I turn the key, I'm afraid it will crack more. The car has other minimal "battle scars", but this one worries me since I see it every time I get in.
If there is a chance for it to spread, is the a remedy I could use to prevent it?
As always, thanks so much for your help.
-Ron
I have a small crack in the paint/enamel of my 1971 Corvette. (Just FYI: It was properly repainted about 8 years ago- they did a great job). I'm not worried about the way it looks. It's very small. But should I be worried about it spreading?
It was caused by the pressure I put on the lock cylinder on the driver's side when I re-installed it. Now, every time I turn the key, I'm afraid it will crack more. The car has other minimal "battle scars", but this one worries me since I see it every time I get in.
If there is a chance for it to spread, is the a remedy I could use to prevent it?
As always, thanks so much for your help.
-Ron
01-28-2015, 06:49 PM
#2
Race Director
In time...if water and crap get in this crack...it can worsen. The crack may not increase...but paint may flake off in time.
Possibly put some activated clear in teh crack or some super glue to seal it up due to ....as you wrote...." I'm not worried about the way it looks".
That is all I got.
DUB